Licence

Apply for a gas or electricity licence (England, Scotland and Wales)

You need a licence if you're a gas supplier, transporter, shipper or interconnector in England, Scotland and Wales

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In England, Scotland or Wales, you need a licence to:

  • transport gas
  • supply gas or electricity
  • generate, transmit or distribute electricity
  • operate a gas or electricity interconnector

A gas or electricity licence costs between £350 and £1,050 depending on the activities covered by the licence.